Four TTP Militants Killed In Pakistan Army Operation After Wana's Cadet College Attack

Four members of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed during a security operation aimed at eliminating those involved in a recent suicide attack on Cadet College Wana in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s restive region, PTI reported.

The Pakistan Army’s Special Service Group (SSG) commandos conducted the operation on Wednesday morning, killing three militants hiding inside the college premises. Another attacker, identified as the suicide bomber, had died during Monday’s explosion at the institution’s main gate, officials said.

Six people were injured in the initial blast when a vehicle packed with explosives was rammed into the college entrance. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the attack was followed by a clearance operation after some terrorists entered the campus and took positions inside.

Officials confirmed that no students or faculty members were harmed during the operation. The premises were later cleared of potential land mines as part of the security sweep.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar described the operation as a “huge achievement” by the Pakistan Army, noting that all 550 students were safely evacuated, Geo News reported via PTI.

“The lives of these students were successfully saved using perseverance and expertise,” Tarar said.

(With inputs from PTI)